Storyboard / Philosophy
After the initial internal turmoil of brutal self realization, serenity bestows a peace of mind and mental clarity unlike any other, as the heart starts to move toward Universal Truth, no longer a slave to the Flavour Of Today.
When one of the most successful basketball players to ever walk the talk, offered up a worthy philosophy for practical usage as a guidebook somewhat akin to decision support. Once a decision has been made, it is not necessary think about it ever again—Don’t Touch It.
Much to one’s surprise, the heating system consisted of a worn out kerosene heater, that had seen better days sitting in the back of the classroom. Unfazed by the icy cold, the pupils carried on about their day in a most routine manner—some of the boys in short pants.
Japan is the last stop before exiting the atmosphere of mother earth to reside as a god—one foot in this material world—the other in Nirvana. Keep in mind, in indigenous Japanese mythology (Shinto), all who pass from the material to spiritual world become a God to be venerated by the descendants of the clan.
One passes by important forks in road all the time—without noticing—wandering aimlessly—going left and right—or in many case—stopping altogether—going nowhere at all. Do not ignoring important forks in the road, whatever they may be.
Certainly, the antiquated image of the Japanese is one of expressionless people―with cold hearts―who are robotic in nature―or so the historical narrative went. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Think of the class fee of life in the following way: A needle on a vinyl album of the symphony of life. It skips back over and over while play the same old tired phrase until a lights turn on.
Indeed, understanding ikigai will lead to ΩNE's own fulfilment, as all search for, and discover the meaning to one’s own life.
